Day trip from Nîmes to UNESCO mountains of Cevennes Day tour in the preserved lands of the Cevennes Mountains

This tour will take you to an authentic land where agriculture and pastoralism are the primary occupations of the people and marked by the presence of the protestants during the wars of religion.
Departure from Montpellier at 9 am to the Cevennes National Park, whose agro-pastoral cultural landscapes were listed as UNESCO World Heritage in 2011. First stop in a unique bamboo grove where more than 240 varied species of trees are present. Free visit of the park.
Break for lunch in a restaurant (extra charge) or with a lunchbox that you will bring.
After lunch you will follow the Gardon river and you will see small villages and hamlets with rustic bare stone houses, which is typical of Cevennes architecture. Short stop to stroll through the alleys of one of these villages and learn about the history of the protestants and the journey of the famous writer Stevenson.
If it is very hot, I will take you to the beautiful Gardon river to bathe.
I then will introduce you to a local farmer, who will guide you on his plots and will tell you about his work.
After this step, you will take the way back, with a last essential stop in the picturesque medieval town of Anduze, where the famous glazed terracotta vase has been made since the 17th century.
Return to Nîmes at 4 pm.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.